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MeL - Michigan eLibrary
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MeL, the Michigan eLibrary, is an anywhere, anytime library for Michigan residents. This site provides information about the administration of MeL, with links to contact staff, find promotional materials and keep up with the latest news about MeL.
MACUL President's Award photo opp with Randy Riley, Debb Biggs Thomas, Nancy Robertson and Sheryl MaseMichigan eLibrary wins President's Award from Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL)
The Library of Michigan was honored at the 2012 Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) with the President's Award. Given to individuals or organizations who have made an outstanding contribution to further the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning in education, this year's award went to the Michigan eLibrary. Past award recipients include, Apple, Tech4Learning, Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction Mike Flanagan, and U.S. Representative Fred Upton and U.S. Senator Carl Levin.

Contact MeL Staff
Contact MeL staff
Find MeLCat implementation and technical support staff, MeL's marketing and PR experts, MeL Databases training/support staff and MeL administrative contacts.
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Presentation Request Form
The MeL Coordinator is available on a limited basis to present additional workshops, conference sessions, etc. based on such criteria as timing, location, group size, etc. If you are interested in having a possible presentation for your group, click on Presentation Request Form to inquire. You will be contacted as to whether or not the MeL Coordinator can accommodate your request.
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Frequently Asked Questions
HeritageQuest Online and Ancestry Library Edition Comparison Chart PDF icon
To assist your library in determining the differences between HeritageQuest Online and Ancestry Library Edition.
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About MeL
MeL Databases FAQ
RIDES FAQ
MeLCat FAQ
How can my library participate in MeLCat?
MeL Toolbars and Helper Applications
MeLCat Widget (from Sonya Schryer Norris)
Allows you to embed code onto any website that will allow you to search MeLCat.
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MeLCat title search plugin for Mozilla/Firefox browsers (from Michael Van Houten of Albion College)
This script installs a toolbar in your Firefox or Mozilla browser that will let you search MeLCat titles from a drop-down menu (where you search Google, Yahoo!, etc). TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE.
Google Books MeLCat Library Lookup script (from Ed Vielmetti)
This script will allow you to see which Google Book items are available in MeLCat.
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MeLCat Amazon Linky script (from Ed Vielmetti)
This script will allow you to see which Amazon items are available in MeLCat.
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MeLCat Keyword search plug in for Firefox (from Jose Nazario)
This script will allow you to search for MeLCat items from your Firefox toolbar.
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Promotional Materials
Follow MeL on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin
Log-in to Facebook to view us at http://www.facebook.com/mel.org. Follow us on Twitter at meldotorg.
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Promotional Materials
Find promotional materials you can use at your library including logos and sample press releases that outline MeL's unique features. Order window clings, brochures and bookmarks to promote MeL.
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What's in MeL?
What's in MeL?
Check out all the great resources and services of MeL!
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Reach Technical Support
Technical Support
Find contact information for technical questions and learn more about accessing MeL using a Michigan driver's license or state ID number.
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MeL History
MeL History
Trace MeL from its beginnings as Access Michigan, the Michigan eLibrary and ATLAS: Action Team for Library Advancement Statewide.
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MeL Study
Study of Libraries in Michigan 2010
We learned a great deal about how the general public, library users and staff use libraries and MeL in a 2010 study. Thank you for your participation. The study data will help us continue improving the Michigan eLibrary.
MeL Study Introduction
MeL Study Final Report
If you would like more detailed data, including data by region, please contact Karren Reish at 517-241-0021 or reishk@michigan.gov.

Statistics
MeL Statistics
View MeL statistics as they build quarterly as well as for the previous two years' worth of stats for the databases, MeLCat, the MeL homepage and the MeL gateways.
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Funding
Funding
Library of Michigan This project is made possible by grant funds from the
U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
administered by the State of Michigan through the
Library of Michigan.
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Additional funding provided by the State of Michigan.
Didn't find what you were looking for?
If you didn't find the information you're looking for, please e-mail Sonya Schryer Norris at norriss2@michigan.gov.

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